National Conditions of Service

Green Book (NJC)

The Green Book is the government’s guidance on appraisal, the process of assessing the costs,  benefits and risks of different options for achieving government objectives.

Burgundy Book (Teachers)

The Burgundy Book 2023 (National Conditions of Service for Teachers in England and Wales) is incorporated into the contracts of employment of all teachers in community, foundation, voluntary controlled and voluntary aided schools, and in the vast majority of academies.

The key benefits cover appointment, resignation, retirement, occupational sick pay, occupational maternity rights and collective dispute procedures.

Chief Executive Handbook

The Chief Executive Handbook (often referred to as the JNC Handbook) is the national guidance set out by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) for Chief Executives of Local Authorities.

Chief Officer Handbook

The Chief Officer Handbook refers to the nationally recognised Conditions of Service document for Chief Officers in UK local government. Published by the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), it establishes the core national framework for pay, performance appraisals, and employment conditions.